James Corden warms up for Brits with PS3 footy

For most stars, backstage demands include such luxuries as fur rugs, scented candles and champagne.

But as Brits host tonight, James Corden’s rider will be a rather more simple affair — a PlayStation 3 with the latest Fifa football game.

The star revealed he calms his nerves by playing the game with his wife Julia and friends in his dressing room.

Corden, 35, will make the record books when he presents his fifth Brit Awards, with the ceremony at The O2 to feature performances from Arctic Monkeys, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars.

He told the Standard: “I’m not a hugely demanding person — I ask for tea, fruit, miso soup and a PlayStation 3. We sit in my dressing room for about 40 minutes before I go on stage and play Fifa.

“I just need something to think about that is totally separate from the show, something else to focus on ... I still get very nervous.” The Brit Awards have a new boss this year in Christian Tattersfield, the chairman of Warner Music UK.

Corden believes the music executive has arranged the best line-up of acts in Brits history after last year’s ceremony was criticised for being dull. He said: “It’s certainly the best line-up since I’ve been host. It’s wonderfully varied with some huge US acts alongside some incredible fresh UK acts.”

It was claimed today that Corden will be taking part in a stunt during the show’s opening in which he sets his arm on fire. He is bowing out as host this year but revealed he could be tempted back in future.

“I certainly won’t be back next year. But if it was ever to come round again I would be thrilled to do it,” he said.